The Sixth and Wall Building: then and now

January 31, 2013 7:35 PM

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Here’s a recent picture of the City University headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. The building was completed in late 1948 as the home of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. City University of Seattle, which was ranked among the top 50 online bachelor's degree programs by U.S. News and World Report, had its grand opening there Jan. 25, 2013. less

Here’s a recent picture of the City University headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. The building was completed in late 1948 as the home of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. City University of Seattle, ... more

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The P-I building at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street in 1948, before the massive globe was installed on the roof.

The P-I building at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street in 1948, before the massive globe was installed on the roof.

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Here's the lobby of the old P-I building in 1981.

Here's the lobby of the old P-I building in 1981.

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Here's the lobby of the old P-I building in 1981. Photo-4118737.56029 - seattlepi.com

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Here's the same view of now. City University of Seattle had its grand opening in the space Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. The local university ranked among the top 50 online bachelor's degree programs by U.S. News and World Report. less

Here's the same view of now. City University of Seattle had its grand opening in the space Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. The local university ranked among the top 50 online bachelor's degree programs by U.S. News and ... more

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This is a previously unpublished photo of the former P-I lobby taken in Jan. 1949.

This is a previously unpublished photo of the former P-I lobby taken in Jan. 1949.

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Here's the same view of the City University building. Note the clock remains after several building upgrades.

Here's the same view of the City University building. Note the clock remains after several building upgrades.

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Here's another image of the old P-I lobby from Jan. 2, 1949. Marks were made by a P-I photo editor.

Here's another image of the old P-I lobby from Jan. 2, 1949. Marks were made by a P-I photo editor.

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Here's what the same space looks like now. It's home to City University of Seattle, which offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and several other courses.

Here's what the same space looks like now. It's home to City University of Seattle, which offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and several other courses.

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This picture shows the P-I circulation department in the old headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. The image does not have a specific date, though it was likely taken in early 1949. The image has been published online, but was not previously published in the newspaper. less

This picture shows the P-I circulation department in the old headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. The image does not have a specific date, though it was likely taken in early 1949. The image has been ... more

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This, from what P-I and City University staff can tell, is roughly the same view of the building in January 2013. The section that once was home to the P-I circulation department now has offices for the university’s school of management. less

This, from what P-I and City University staff can tell, is roughly the same view of the building in January 2013. The section that once was home to the P-I circulation department now has offices for the ... more

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The auditorium at the Sixth and Wall building was used for “cooking schools, fashion shows, carrier meetings and other promotional activities of The Post-Intelligencer,” according to a 1949 article. “It will also be made available for meetings of civic groups, such as women’s and community clubs interested in various phases of the city’s welfare and to advertisers for sales meetings, etc. The room will seat more than 300 persons, has a stage and a motion picture projection booth at the rear, equipped to project any size film.” less

The auditorium at the Sixth and Wall building was used for “cooking schools, fashion shows, carrier meetings and other promotional activities of The Post-Intelligencer,” according to a 1949 article. “It ... more

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The former P-I auditorium space has been converted to offices. This isn’t the whole space – the wall at the back of this picture was added and other offices are where the stage was. The wall on the right also was added since the previous picture. less

The former P-I auditorium space has been converted to offices. This isn’t the whole space – the wall at the back of this picture was added and other offices are where the stage was. The wall on the right ... more

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This is what the P-I publisher’s office looked like in 1949.

This is what the P-I publisher’s office looked like in 1949.

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This is what the P-I publisher’s office looked like in 1949. Photo-4118750.56029 - seattlepi.com

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The former publisher’s office is now used as an office by the Sabey Corporation, which owns and renovated the former P-I building. Note that the Shell gas station is where the Texaco station was in the 1949 picture. And in the earlier picture the Elephant Car Wash wasn't around yet. less

The former publisher’s office is now used as an office by the Sabey Corporation, which owns and renovated the former P-I building. Note that the Shell gas station is where the Texaco station was in the 1949 ... more

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The caption for this image, which was taken Nov. 19, 1947, says “a piece of black granite, first slab of 800 running feet of black granite base, was laid at the northwest corner of the new Post-Intelligencer building at 5th Ave. and Wall St. yesterday by John J. Callahan, business manager. Looking on are, left to right, Howard S. Wright, John J. Shea. Joseph Geddes and Henry Bittman.” Wright later built the Space Needle for the 1962 World’s Fair. less

The caption for this image, which was taken Nov. 19, 1947, says “a piece of black granite, first slab of 800 running feet of black granite base, was laid at the northwest corner of the new Post-Intelligencer ... more

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Here’s a picture of the same spot on the northwest corner of 5th Avenue and Wall Street. But where’s the engraving on the left side of the building? Take a closer look in the next picture.

Here’s a picture of the same spot on the northwest corner of 5th Avenue and Wall Street. But where’s the engraving on the left side of the building? Take a closer look in the next picture.

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If you look closely at the print, the white part of the letters were painted on top of what appears to be a black marker or paint – a practice that was pretty common at major newspapers in the 1940s that wouldn't be accepted now. You can notice this by where part of the V has smeared off. Though there is a chance that the paint on the print was actually enhancing what was already there, that the marking was added later, or that the piece of granite was moved or covered during a remodel. less

If you look closely at the print, the white part of the letters were painted on top of what appears to be a black marker or paint – a practice that was pretty common at major newspapers in the 1940s that ... more

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Opening ceremonies of the P-I’s headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street were broadcast live on KOMO, which is still a P-I partner.

Opening ceremonies of the P-I’s headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street were broadcast live on KOMO, which is still a P-I partner.

CityU was founded as City College in 1973 and how is one of the Northwest's largest private nonprofit universities with more than 45,000 graduates.

CityU was founded as City College in 1973 and how is one of the Northwest's largest private nonprofit universities with more than 45,000 graduates.

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In this picture form Jan. 4, 1949, which was never published in the newspaper, reporter Jack Jarvis tells KRSC-TV about typesetters at the new P-I building. KRSC was around only briefly – starting with the West Seattle vs. Wenatchee Turkey Day game at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 25, 1948 and switching to call letters KING after a May 1949 sale. KING/5 is Seattle’s oldest running TV stations, and this is one of the few images of a KRSC crew at work in Seattle. Jack Jarvis, who was known for his quirky business cards, also was a reader-favorite for his daily dispatches from the 1962 World's Fair. less

In this picture form Jan. 4, 1949, which was never published in the newspaper, reporter Jack Jarvis tells KRSC-TV about typesetters at the new P-I building. KRSC was around only briefly – starting with the ... more

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It’s not clear exactly where the previous picture was taken – either in what’s now the building’s first floor or the parking garage – because of several remodels and poor notes on the back of the original image. But some of the bricks seen in back of P-I reporter Jack Jarvis can still be seen in the City University parking garage, shown here. Many of the other places where the bricks were seen on the first floor and basement area have been covered in remodels. This doesn’t appear to be the same place, but gives a sense of what’s still there. less

It’s not clear exactly where the previous picture was taken – either in what’s now the building’s first floor or the parking garage – because of several remodels and poor notes on the back of the ... more

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Here’s the other side of the former P-I lobby on Jan. 2, 1949.

Here’s the other side of the former P-I lobby on Jan. 2, 1949.

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Here’s the other side of the former P-I lobby on Jan. 2, 1949. Photo-4118759.56029 - seattlepi.com

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Here’s roughly the same view on Jan. 29, 2013. City University, which has more than 45,000 graduates, moved into the former P-I building and had its grand opening Jan. 25.

Here’s roughly the same view on Jan. 29, 2013. City University, which has more than 45,000 graduates, moved into the former P-I building and had its grand opening Jan. 25.

This is what the Sixth and Wall building looked like after the presses were removed in the 1980s. The P-I moved to Elliott Avenue West in 1986 and the building at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street, which has been restored multiple times, is now home to City University of Seattle. less

This is what the Sixth and Wall building looked like after the presses were removed in the 1980s. The P-I moved to Elliott Avenue West in 1986 and the building at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street, which has been ... more

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The space is much different now and has been remodeled for classrooms and office space for City University of Seattle. The large sections of windows in the previous picture that faced Fifth Avenue were replaced. But this is the current atrium area facing the direction of Fifth Avenue. less

The space is much different now and has been remodeled for classrooms and office space for City University of Seattle. The large sections of windows in the previous picture that faced Fifth Avenue were ... more

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This picture from Aug. 4, 1947, shows construction of the Post-Intelligencer building, which is now home to City University of Seattle after several building remodels.

This picture from Aug. 4, 1947, shows construction of the Post-Intelligencer building, which is now home to City University of Seattle after several building remodels.

Here's another photo of construction the Sixth and Wall building in Aug. 1947.

Here's another photo of construction the Sixth and Wall building in Aug. 1947.

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Here's the same view of the former P-I building on Jan. 31, 2013, six days after City University of Seattle had its grand opening in the renovated space.

Here's the same view of the former P-I building on Jan. 31, 2013, six days after City University of Seattle had its grand opening in the renovated space.

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This picture from July 14, 1956, shows more than 200 Soap Box Derby entrants waving as their caravan of Chevrolet convertibles leave the P-I building for the Sea-Tac Speedway. Leading the patrolmen are J.R. Mulivrana, left, and V.A. Sanders. They are followed by King County Sheriff's Deputies Fred Young and Charles Dawson. less

This picture from July 14, 1956, shows more than 200 Soap Box Derby entrants waving as their caravan of Chevrolet convertibles leave the P-I building for the Sea-Tac Speedway. Leading the patrolmen are J.R. ... more

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The place where the auto repair shop and Signal Service gas station stood is now a parking lot.

The place where the auto repair shop and Signal Service gas station stood is now a parking lot.

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This picture from Aug. 1956 shows the P-I building on the left and the area that was Denny Hill before it was regarded and dumped into Elliott Bay. Vehicles are traveling south on Fifth Avenue. The monorail didn't begin running on Fifth until 1962. less

This picture from Aug. 1956 shows the P-I building on the left and the area that was Denny Hill before it was regarded and dumped into Elliott Bay. Vehicles are traveling south on Fifth Avenue. The monorail ... more

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This is the same view of Fifth Avenue looking south, Jan. 31, 2013.

This is the same view of Fifth Avenue looking south, Jan. 31, 2013.

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This is the same view of Fifth Avenue looking south, Jan. 31, 2013. Photo-4118769.56029 - seattlepi.com

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Here's another view of the former P-I building in July 1948.

Here's another view of the former P-I building in July 1948.

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Here's another view of the former P-I building in July 1948. Photo-4118770.56029 - seattlepi.com

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This is the same corner on Jan. 31, 2013. The building is now home to the new headquarters of City University of Seattle.

This is the same corner on Jan. 31, 2013. The building is now home to the new headquarters of City University of Seattle.

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This image from Aug. 29, 1947, shows early construction of the former P-I headquarters at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Battery Street.

This image from Aug. 29, 1947, shows early construction of the former P-I headquarters at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Battery Street.

Here’s one of the earliest construction picture of the Sixth and Wall building taken in May 1947. It was shot near Fifth Avenue and Battery Street. At the extreme right is the Vance Hotel and the White building is in the distance. Note there’s also no freeway. less

Here’s one of the earliest construction picture of the Sixth and Wall building taken in May 1947. It was shot near Fifth Avenue and Battery Street. At the extreme right is the Vance Hotel and the White ... more

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Here’s one of the earliest construction picture of the Sixth and... Photo-4118775.56029 - seattlepi.com

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This picture from Jan. 31, 2013, is lower, but it's from roughly the same spot.

This picture from Jan. 31, 2013, is lower, but it's from roughly the same spot.

This is an Oct. 1948 picture of the former P-I building, but it wasn't really that bright. White paint was added to increase the light that appeared to be projected on the front of the building. Marks were made by a seattlepi.com photo editor. less

This is an Oct. 1948 picture of the former P-I building, but it wasn't really that bright. White paint was added to increase the light that appeared to be projected on the front of the building. Marks were made ... more

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Here’s a similar picture from Jan. 31, 2013. City University of Seattle had its grand opening in the remodeled space six days earlier.

Here’s a similar picture from Jan. 31, 2013. City University of Seattle had its grand opening in the remodeled space six days earlier.

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Here’s a similar picture from Jan. 31, 2013. City University of... Photo-4118778.56029 - seattlepi.com

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Here’s another early, previously unpublished construction photo of the former P-I headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. It’s dated Sept. 17, 1947, though it’s not clear if that’s exactly when it was taken. The building was completed in 1948. less

Here’s another early, previously unpublished construction photo of the former P-I headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. It’s dated Sept. 17, 1947, though it’s not clear if that’s exactly when it ... more

This picture, taken Oct. 3, 1947, shows workers that raised the flag after completion on the Post-Intelligencer building, which is now headquarters for City University of Seattle. They're atop the 60-foot tower that eventually held the P-I globe. At left is E.C. Hightower, job acccountant with Howard S. Wright and Company, and George Hamner, general carpenter foreman. Marks on the image were made for its run in the following day's newspaper. Note the Igloo tavern across the street and Memorial Stadium on the left, which was dedicated that year. less

This picture, taken Oct. 3, 1947, shows workers that raised the flag after completion on the Post-Intelligencer building, which is now headquarters for City University of Seattle. They're atop the 60-foot tower ... more

Royal Brougham, legendary P-I writer and editor who has the street next to Safeco Field named for him, is shown here on the third floor of the former P-I building with his sports staff on Jan. 2, 1949. Marks on the image were made by a P-I photo editor. less

Royal Brougham, legendary P-I writer and editor who has the street next to Safeco Field named for him, is shown here on the third floor of the former P-I building with his sports staff on Jan. 2, 1949. Marks on ... more

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This picture of P-I workers in the Sixth and Wall building was taken in March 1949.

This picture of P-I workers in the Sixth and Wall building was taken in March 1949.

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This was the acid room where sensitive metal newspaper plates were prepared and glass pipes were used for drainage. The picture was taken Jan. 2, 1949, and marks were made by a P-I photo editor.

This was the acid room where sensitive metal newspaper plates were prepared and glass pipes were used for drainage. The picture was taken Jan. 2, 1949, and marks were made by a P-I photo editor.

Here's a previously unpublished photo of some workers in the old Seattle P-I building in Jan. 1949.

Here's a previously unpublished photo of some workers in the old Seattle P-I building in Jan. 1949.

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Here's a previously unpublished photo of some workers in the... Photo-4118794.56029 - seattlepi.com

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Here's another picture of the P-I building on Jan. 2, 1949.

Here's another picture of the P-I building on Jan. 2, 1949.

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Here's another picture of the P-I building on Jan. 2, 1949. Photo-4118796.56029 - seattlepi.com

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Here’s a photo of P-I staff in the darkroom that has only previously run in the employee newsletter. From left: Harvey Davis, Dick Cameron, Stu Hertz. No date is given, but it was likely taken in early 1949.

Here’s a photo of P-I staff in the darkroom that has only previously run in the employee newsletter. From left: Harvey Davis, Dick Cameron, Stu Hertz. No date is given, but it was likely taken in early 1949.

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Here’s a photo of P-I staff in the darkroom that has only... Photo-4118797.56029 - seattlepi.com

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The P-I library was on the third floor of what’s now the City University headquarters. Some of the books pictured at left were donated to the Seattle Public Library’s Seattle room, and three donations from the Hearst Company sent millions of negatives to the Museum of History and Industry beginning in 1976. less

The P-I library was on the third floor of what’s now the City University headquarters. Some of the books pictured at left were donated to the Seattle Public Library’s Seattle room, and three donations from ... more

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This picture, taken Jan. 13, 1949, shows the control panel for the Post-Intelligencer's 16-unit press, which at top speed could crank out 50,000 newspapers per hour. That area has been remodeled several times and is now part of the first level of the City University headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. less

This picture, taken Jan. 13, 1949, shows the control panel for the Post-Intelligencer's 16-unit press, which at top speed could crank out 50,000 newspapers per hour. That area has been remodeled several times ... more

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These were some of the first visitors to the P-I headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street, which is now home to City University of Seattle. The picture from Jan. 3, 1949, shows the newspaper press, which was removed in the early 1980s. The university's atrium is where the press once stood. less

These were some of the first visitors to the P-I headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street, which is now home to City University of Seattle. The picture from Jan. 3, 1949, shows the newspaper press, which ... more

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The P-I library was on the third floor, but the space has been completely renovated. The subject index card files in cabinets in the back, shown here in Jan. 1949, are now preserved thanks to staff at the Seattle Public Library's Seattle Room. less

The P-I library was on the third floor, but the space has been completely renovated. The subject index card files in cabinets in the back, shown here in Jan. 1949, are now preserved thanks to staff at the ... more

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This is the loading platform at the former P-I headquarters on Jan. 2, 1949. At peak performance, the presses at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street were said to be able to print 50,000 newspapers in an hour.

This is the loading platform at the former P-I headquarters on Jan. 2, 1949. At peak performance, the presses at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street were said to be able to print 50,000 newspapers in an hour.

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This is the loading platform at the former P-I headquarters on Jan.... Photo-4118807.56029 - seattlepi.com

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This previously unpublished photo from Jan. 1949 shows visitors to the Seattle P-I newsroom at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street - a building now home to City University of Seattle after major renovations.

This previously unpublished photo from Jan. 1949 shows visitors to the Seattle P-I newsroom at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street - a building now home to City University of Seattle after major renovations.

In this picture from Jan. 1949, visitors see the Post-Intelligencer newsroom at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. The building is now home to City University of Seattle. Marks on the image were made by a P-I photo editor. less

In this picture from Jan. 1949, visitors see the Post-Intelligencer newsroom at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. The building is now home to City University of Seattle. Marks on the image were made by a P-I photo ... more

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In this picture from Jan. 1949, Hiram Gale, seated, stands with the old Ramage hand press used to print the Daily Intelligencer. At the time, Gale was 102-years-old and Seattle’s only Civil War survivor. The press, which P-I notes state was made 140 years before this image was taken, is now at the Museum of History and Industry. Also picture, from left, are Ike Ransley, P-I pressman, Gale’s son, Edgar, Gale, and Kenneth Rudeen, a P-I printing apprentice. Marks on the photo were made by a P-I editor. less

In this picture from Jan. 1949, Hiram Gale, seated, stands with the old Ramage hand press used to print the Daily Intelligencer. At the time, Gale was 102-years-old and Seattle’s only Civil War survivor. The ... more

This is the composing room at the former P-I headquarters, photographed Jan. 2, 1949.

This is the composing room at the former P-I headquarters, photographed Jan. 2, 1949.

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This is a picture of the tab machine at the P-I press building, which is now home to City University of Seattle. The image, taken in 1966, has only previously been published in an employee newsletter.

This is a picture of the tab machine at the P-I press building, which is now home to City University of Seattle. The image, taken in 1966, has only previously been published in an employee newsletter.

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This is a picture of the tab machine at the P-I press building,... Photo-4118859.56029 - seattlepi.com

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In this picture from Jan. 3, 1949 – the day the new P-I building at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street opened to the public – Mayor William F. Devin, left, Ike Ransley, P-I pressman, and Sam Hickson, P-I head machinist, post with a reproduction of the Daily Intelligencer. Marks were made by a P-I photo editor. less

In this picture from Jan. 3, 1949 – the day the new P-I building at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street opened to the public – Mayor William F. Devin, left, Ike Ransley, P-I pressman, and Sam Hickson, P-I head ... more

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This picture from Jan. 1949, P-I staff stuff advertisments into a Sunday newspaper at the Sixth Avenue and Wall Street building, which is now home to City University.

This picture from Jan. 1949, P-I staff stuff advertisments into a Sunday newspaper at the Sixth Avenue and Wall Street building, which is now home to City University.

This picture, taken Oct. 4, 1947, shows what's now the parking garage for City University of Seattle. The building at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street was built as the home for the Post-Intelligencer and its enormous rotating globe. less

This picture, taken Oct. 4, 1947, shows what's now the parking garage for City University of Seattle. The building at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street was built as the home for the Post-Intelligencer and its ... more

In this picture from Jan. 13, 1949, Mrs. E.G. Weatherman, Mrs. H.R. McEwen, and Mrs. De Rose Gibson watch the P-I wire type machine wrap and fasten piles of newspapers. The space that is shown in this picture is now part of the headquarters for City University of Seattle. less

In this picture from Jan. 13, 1949, Mrs. E.G. Weatherman, Mrs. H.R. McEwen, and Mrs. De Rose Gibson watch the P-I wire type machine wrap and fasten piles of newspapers. The space that is shown in this picture ... more

Here’s another early, previously unpublished construction photo of the former P-I headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. It’s dated Sept. 17, 1947, though it’s not clear if that’s exactly when it was taken. The building was completed in 1948. less

Here’s another early, previously unpublished construction photo of the former P-I headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street. It’s dated Sept. 17, 1947, though it’s not clear if that’s exactly when it ... more

This picture from Jan. 15, 1954, shows ice and snow on the famous P-I globe. When ice melts each year, it rips apart the neon lights causing a costly fix each winter. That also explains why some of the letters don't always work in winter months. less

This picture from Jan. 15, 1954, shows ice and snow on the famous P-I globe. When ice melts each year, it rips apart the neon lights causing a costly fix each winter. That also explains why some of the letters ... more

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This picture from Jan. 15, 1954, shows ice and snow on the famous... Photo-4118733.56029 - seattlepi.com

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The current City University headquarters was completed in late 1948 as the home of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The P-I moved to Elliott Avenue West in 1986 and the building has since been remodeled several times. CityU of Seattle offers certificate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. less

The current City University headquarters was completed in late 1948 as the home of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The P-I moved to Elliott Avenue West in 1986 and the building has since been remodeled several ... more

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The current City University headquarters was completed in late 1948... Photo-4122083.56029 - seattlepi.com

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Here’s another view of what the new City University headquarters looks like. The local school, which was ranked among the top 50 online bachelor's degree programs by U.S. News and World Report, had its grand opening in the space Jan. 25, 2013. less

Here’s another view of what the new City University headquarters looks like. The local school, which was ranked among the top 50 online bachelor's degree programs by U.S. News and World Report, had its grand ... more

Photo: Courtesy City University

Here’s another view of what the new City University headquarters... Photo-4122081.56029 - seattlepi.com